Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens

Duties

Drafts non-technical correspondence on topics such as, office procedures, requests for information, and the handling of Congressional or other sensitive matters based on knowledge of unwritten policies, precedents, and practices. Reviews correspondence prepared by self and others for content, correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and appropriate format. On own initiative and discretion, establishes priorities, sets up, reschedules, or refuses appointments, accepts or declines invitations to meetings, and arranges for representation by a substitute official when necessary. Reminds the supervisor of appointments, obtains background information on subject matters, and presents information to supervisor prior to scheduled phone call, visitor or meeting. Reviews and processes incoming correspondence. Advises office and subordinate secretarial staff on administrative and procedural requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

Qualifications

Typing proficiency requirement: You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute or more with minimal errors. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: performing a variety of administrative support functions which includes providing administrative, technical and general office support duties to an organization; providing support and assistance on personnel, supply, training, and budget reporting and processes; utilizing office automation to create, retrieve, update, manipulate and store electronic data; and preparing, editing and formatting documents and reports. Examples of specialized experience includes: Use of Personal Computers and a variety of software functions, such as database, word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets, booking travel, office reception work, or supply ordering. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

GS-06 Substitution of Education for Experience: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education -Recognized Accredited Schools & Accrediting Institutions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement. (Transcripts must be provided to verify claim)

Contacts

• Address DFAS - MILITARY PAY OPERATIONS - CLEVELAND 1240 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44199 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]